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CanadaNov 16, 2023

Canadian border guards seized more than $13 million worth of drugs in March

Police have arrested a Toronto couple after Canadian Border Guards seized 300 kilograms of methamphetamine drugs from a truck in March.The drugs seized had a market value of more than $13 million.The drugs were seized from a semitruck at the Ambassador Bridge border in Windsor, RCMP said, with border agents arresting the driver at the scene and turning him over to police, who was later released without charge and has since been released.An investigation was launched to find out where the huge drug supply was going and who was behind the shipment.Investigation lead to a 33-year-old man and a 35
ontario-expert-panel-urges-province-to-end-post-secondary-tuition-freeze
CanadaNov 16, 2023

Ontario expert panel urges province to end post-secondary tuition freeze

A government-commissioned report on the finances of Ontario's universities and colleges says the province should both end its tuition freeze and increase per-student funding to those institutions.The Progressive Conservative government introduced a 10 percent tuition cut in 2019, as it cancelled the former Liberal government's free tuition program for low- and middle-income students, and has frozen fees at that level since then.That has forced post-secondary institutions to increase their dependence on international student tuition, which is considerably higher than for domestic students.Meanw
montreal-mayor-receives-death-threats-over-plan-to-cull-deer-in-local-park
CanadaNov 16, 2023

Montreal mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park

The mayor of a Montreal-area city has allegedly been targeted by death threats in connection with a plan to cull most of the white-tailed deer living in a local park.A spokesman for the City of Longueuil confirmed today that Mayor Catherine Fournier has been threatened in recent days and weeks by a single individual.Longueuil police Insp. Gino Iannone says the mayor was placed under intermittent police protection in September due to her high-profile position and to concerning events that occurred even before the recent threats.Last month, Quebec's highest court upheld a decision authorizing a
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BCNov 16, 2023

Surrey to have 843 rental homes built at a cost of $319.5 million

The Government of Canada has announced spending $319.5 million to develop 843 rental homes in Surrey.With the help of the Rental Construction Financing Initiative, the government will increase the supply of new rental developments to address the housing crisis.The announcement was made by Diversity Minister Kamal Khera, Housing Minister Sean Fraser, Surrey MP Randeep Sarai, Housing Minister and Chief Financial Officer at 9656 King George Avenue in Surrey.The building will have 392 units and will feature a 6-storey podium in front of the Surrey Medical Building.The residential building will be
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CanadaNov 16, 2023

Trade talks won't resume until India co-operates in Nijjar case investigation: Mary Ng

Trade Minister Mary Ng says that Canada will not resume trade talks with India until Narendra Modi's government does not cooperate in the investigation of the case of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was murdered in Surrey.Mary Ng made the comments while speaking to reporters in San Francisco, where she has joined PM Trudeau for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit.It is worth noting that Canada stopped trade talks with India in September after the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Nijjar was shot dead outside Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey on June 18.P. M. Trudeau also raised the issue in private dur
no-canadians-on-updated-exit-list-for-the-rafah-border-crossing
CanadaNov 16, 2023

No Canadians on updated exit list for the Rafah border crossing

There are no Canadians mentioned in an updated list of foreign nationals who are being allowed to leave the Gaza Strip today.The General Authority for Crossings and Borders published the latest document on its Facebook page early this morning.Global Affairs Canada said Wednesday that a total of 367 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and family members have been able to get out, including nine people who left without the Canadian government's help.Two more people were able to travel to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday, and 10 made the trip on Monday.The Canadian government s
trudeau-surrounded-by-pro-palestinian-protesters-at-vancouver-restaurant
BCNov 15, 2023

Trudeau surrounded by pro-Palestinian protesters at Vancouver restaurant

Vancouver police say 100 officers were sent to a restaurant where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was dining last night, after it was surrounded by protesters chanting for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.Police say one man was arrested for assaulting an officer, and another for obstruction, while social media videos showed protesters waving Palestinian flags, shouting slogans and jeering Trudeau outside the restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown.Sgt. Steve Addison says the officers were sent to control the crowd so Trudeau could leave the restaurant just before 10 p.m.Addison says a 27-year-old
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BCNov 15, 2023

Historic wreckage of plane discovered near Kamloops: Transportation Safety Board

The wreckage of a plane that authorities believe is decades old has been found south of Kamloops, B.C.The Transportation Safety Board says in a statement that it was made aware of the wreck and investigators have been in contact with Kamloops RCMP.It says it hasn't identified which aircraft was involved in the crash.A notice on the Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System says a hunter reached out to the Kamloops flight information centre after finding the downed aircraft.The notice says RCMP responded and verified the wreckage was at least 20 to 25 years old.It says there was no regis
according-to-canadian-real-estate-association-house-sales-decreasing-in-canada
CanadaNov 15, 2023

According to Canadian Real Estate Association, house sales decreasing in Canada

Monthly home sales in Canada fell last month.According to a report released by the Canadian Real Estate Association on Wednesday, 33,921 homes were sold in October this year, which is a slight increase of 0.9 percent over the same month last year, but if we look at month-to-month, home sales are down by 5.6 percent.During the period there was a slowdown in major markets.Meanwhile, the national average home price has increased by 1.8 percent to $656,625 compared to a year ago.Larry Cerqua, president of the association, said it appears that many potential buyers have changed plans.The decline in

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carney-to-visit-france-and-ireland-ahead-of-g7-summit
CanadaJun 08, 2026

Carney to visit France and Ireland ahead of G7 summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France and Ireland this week as part of a diplomatic visit focused on trade, security and international cooperation. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Carney will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the G7 summit. The leaders are expected to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence, defence and critical minerals. Carney will then travel to Dublin for talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening trade and economic ties between Canada and Ireland. Officials say it wil
AlbertaJun 05, 2026

Edmonton police charge man in alleged sexual offences involving minor, seek additional victims

Edmonton police have charged a 30-year-old man in connection with alleged sexual offences involving a minor and say investigators believe there may be additional victims. According to the Edmonton Police Service, Brian Brook Kaskamin was arrested on June 2 and faces several charges, including sexual offences involving a minor and administering an intoxicating substance. The allegations have not been tested in court. Police allege Kaskamin used the Grindr app to contact minors and would often invite vulnerable youth to his residence in northeast Edmonton. Investigators said they are concerned t
vancouver-police-seize-drugs-cash-and-weapons-in-downtown-eastside-trafficking-investigation
BCJun 05, 2026

Vancouver police seize drugs, cash and weapons in Downtown Eastside trafficking investigation

Vancouver Police say officers seized more than $79,000 worth of illegal drugs, cash and weapons following a targeted drug trafficking investigation in the city's Downtown Eastside. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, the operation, known as Project Bingo, began in December 2025 after investigators observed suspected drug trafficking activity at a single-room occupancy (SRO) building near East Hastings Street and Princess Avenue. Police said investigators spent approximately six months gathering evidence before executing a search warrant at the building last month. Officers repo
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BCJun 05, 2026

No injuries reported after shots fired from moving vehicle at Nanaimo park

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a moving vehicle toward people gathered at a local park on Wednesday evening. According to police, the incident occurred at about 8:40 p.m. at Knowles Park near the intersection of Old Victoria Road and Rainier Street. Witnesses reported that the suspects were travelling in a white Audi vehicle carrying multiple occupants. Police said the vehicle left the area immediately after the shooting. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and not a random attack on members of the public. RCMP have
BCJun 05, 2026

B.C. adds 25,000 jobs in May as unemployment rate holds at 6.8%

British Columbia added 25,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada, reversing part of the employment losses recorded earlier this year. The gain follows a three-month period from February through April during which the province lost approximately 40,000 jobs. Despite the increase in employment, B.C.'s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.8 per cent. According to Statistics Canada data, much of the job growth was concentrated in the construction and manufacturing sectors. B.C. Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Minister Ravi